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Propellers (Original title)
Date: 1944 (Production)

Country: United Kingdom



Synopsis: Analysis of the action of screw-propellers: the pull of the lower blade; a single screw ship turning short round in a confined space; using a beam wind to help the turn; turning short round in a tideway; twin screws; the advantages of out-turning screws.

Genre:
Animation

Subjects:
Propellers (ship), Ships

Series title:
Handling Ships
Film, Video or Digital materials held in BFI National Archive(3)

Accessible materials to view(2)
Description: 16mm Colour PositiveBase: CTASound: CombinedLength: 405 FeetBFI identifier: C-1109170
Status: Viewing - Film print can be requested for access (servicing required)


Description: MP4BFI identifier: N-494448
Status: Viewing - Digital file is accessible to view within BFI



Digital materials(1)
Description: MP4BFI identifier: N-494448
Status: Viewing - Digital file is accessible to view within BFI



Film materials(2)
Description: 16mm Colour PositiveBase: CTASound: CombinedLength: 414 FeetBFI identifier: C-1122371
Status: Master - Restricted access to preserved film


Description: 16mm Colour PositiveBase: CTASound: CombinedLength: 405 FeetBFI identifier: C-1109170
Status: Viewing - Film print can be requested for access (servicing required)